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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Bandwagon

I've been reading all these blogs and Facebook statuses where people are posting what they are thankful for. While I find it nice to read a lot of positive things (especially on Facebook) I have to admit that my first reaction was that it's kinda silly. I immediately thought that I am thankful for ALL of my life and don't need to point out individual parts of it for a month.

All of the above is still true, but I found myself walking around taking note of silly little incidents where I was thankful. Maybe that is the point of all these random posting, to get us thinking. I've decided to jump on the bandwagon and blog about what I am thankful for, but I'm going to limit mine to a single post. Also, while I am incredibly thankful for my family, friends, and life in general I am going to single out some of the random thing that have popped into my mind lately. Here goes!

I am thankful:

To be able to stand up and get out of the bathtub without a crane anymore.

For the new found energy dropping my weight has given me.

For the time sitting on my baby's bedroom floor playing toys, then getting up without the 45 point turn.

To be able to squat down and help my kids and then FINALLY be able to just stand back up.

For the people willing to come up to me and tell me they notice a difference in me and encourage me to keep going. (Which after 80+ pounds has only been 3 people & family doesn't count)

For the memories I have of the loved ones I've lost. They make the sadness sometimes brought on by the holidays so much easier.

VERY thankful, for the boxes of smaller clothes stashed in my closet, because without them I might be naked. I will assume you're thankful for this one too!

For my husband and his job and everything it provides us with.

For my hairdresser who I don't see nearly often enough, but she still treats me like I'm her best customer ever.

For the tough times (this is NOT an invitation for more) which make the good times so much better and treasured.

To not be carrying around my 11 year old daughter everywhere I go. She weighs less than what I've lost and that perspective is overwhelming.